Introduction to Astronomy II: The Universe

3 credits · Undergraduate

This is an introductory course in astronomy general enough to be of interest to science and non-science majors with a proper background in mathematics. This course is complementary to ASTR 120-3. Topics include the origins of stars and planetary systems; the Sun; properties and structures of stars; stellar interiors; the evolution of stars; stellar remnants; white dwarfs; neutron stars; black holes and warped spacetime; the Milky Way; the universe of galaxies; distance scales and indicators; active galaxies and quasars; cosmology; and astrobiology. ASTR 121 and ASTR 120 may be taken in either order. Prerequisite(s): At least one of Pre-calculus 11 or Pre-calculus 12 or Foundations of Math 11 or Foundations of Math 12 or UNIV 113-3 or MATH 115-3 or permission of the instructor. UNIV 113-3 or MATH 115-3 may be taken concurrently. Preclusion(s): PHYS 121-3